What is the cheapest way to get from Fort William to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Forfar is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Forfar is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Forfar via Kinross Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Dundee via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Fort William to Forfar?

The distance between Fort William and Forfar is 173 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.

How do I travel from Fort William to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Fort William to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Fort William to Forfar?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Fort William to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Forfar bus from?

Fort William to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Forfar train from?

Fort William to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.

Train or bus from Fort William to Forfar?

The best way to get from Fort William to Forfar is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £170 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Fort William to Forfar bus arrive?

Fort William to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Fort William to Forfar train arrive?

Fort William to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Forfar is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Fort William to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 547+ hotels available in Forfar.

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Forfar by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park and Ridebus 913
2. Take the bus from Kinross Park and Ride to Forfarbus Ember
5h 36m
£31–55
Drive 117.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort William to Forfarcar 117.9 mi
2h 23m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
7h 2m
£78–164
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Castle Braebus 913
2. Take the bus from Mill Street to Bus Stationbus 16 / ...
6h 9m
£31–56

Fort William to Forfar by bus

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.6 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Forfar via Kinross Park and Ride in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Forfar via Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 7h 2m.

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